Green Fig (Banana) Talkari with Saltfish | Curry Green Banana | Traditional TRINI dish | Trinidad

saltfish

🥗Healthier: smoked mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and easier to find.

green figs

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: plantains

Plantains provide a similar texture and flavor.

Boil the saltfish for 5 to 10 minutes, tasting to check doneness.

Peel the green fig by cutting in half and running a knife along the lines; place in water to prevent browning.

Slice the green fig into pieces of even size.

Chop the onion, garlic, tomato, and hot pepper.

Break the boiled saltfish into pieces.

Heat oil in a pot over low medium heat.

Add chopped onion, garlic, tomato, and hot pepper; cook until onions are tender, about 1-2 minutes.

Add the boiled saltfish and fry for a few minutes.

Stir in curry powder and toast for a few minutes to release flavor.

Add the sliced green fig and mix well with the saltfish mixture.

Pour in coconut milk and some water; cook until the green fig is tender, stirring occasionally.

Add roasted jeera and green seasoning towards the end for extra flavor.

Cook until most of the water is gone and the green fig pieces are tender.

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